Eid Ul Fitr 2026 Date: The month of Ramadan, which is considered the most sacred in the religion of Islam, is going on. This month started on 19th of February. These days people of Muslim community are fasting. Are worshiping Allah. After the month of Ramadan, Eid is celebrated on the first date of Shawwal month. It is also known as Meethi Eid or Eid ul Fitr.
The date of Eid depends on the sighting of the moon. In such a situation, there is confusion in the minds of people whether this year the festival of Eid will be celebrated in India on 20th or 21st March. Let us know the exact date of Eid.
When will the festival of Eid be celebrated in India?(When is Eid Ul Fitr)
According to Islamic beliefs, when the moon of Shawwal month is visible, the festival of Eid ul Fitr is celebrated the next day. The month of Ramadan started on 19 February. In such a situation, this month will end on March 19. That means, if the moon is visible on March 19, then this year the festival of Eid will be celebrated on March 20. However, if the moon is visible on March 20, then this festival will be celebrated on March 21.
According to experts, the festival of Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated in India on March 20 this year. However, the final date of the festival of Eid will be decided only after the sighting of the moon. In Arab countries, Eid is celebrated a day before India.
When will Eid be celebrated in Arab countries?
In Arab countries, especially Saudi Arabia, the moon is visible a day before India. This happens due to geographical situation. After this the festival of Eid is celebrated. After the moon is visible in Saudi Arabia, it is visible in India the next day, hence Eid is celebrated in India the next day after the moon is visible in Saudi Arabia. If the moon is visible on March 18 in Arab countries, then Eid will be celebrated there on March 19 and in India on March 20. Still, the last date of Eid completely depends on the sighting of the moon.
Also read: Sheetla Ashtami: Why did the donkey become Sheetla Mata’s ride? Know the religious beliefs related to this
Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on Islamic beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.